Amrita, Rajya Rani express trains to be upgraded with LHB coaches - The HinduUpdated - October 30, 2026 08:40 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAMThe Southern Railway will upgrade the Amrita and Rajya Rani express trains with Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coaches to provide passengers with an enhanced travel experience, with improved safety features and greater riding comfort. According to a release issued by the Southern Railway, Rameswaram–Thiruvananthapuram Central–Rameswaram Amritha Express (Train numbers 16344/16343) will be operated with LHB coaches from Rameswaram with effect from January 1, 2027, and from Thiruvananthapuram Central with effect from January 2, 2027.Thiruvananthapuram North–Nilambur Road–Thiruvananthapuram North Rajya Rani Express (16349/16350) will run with LHB coaches from Thiruvananthapuram North with effect from December 31 and from Nilambur Road with effect from January 1, said the statement.Published - October 30, 2026 08:39 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }